dysmenorrhea
Monthly cycle agony
Dysmenorrhea is painful menstruation—cramping in the lower abdomen that occurs just before or during a period.
The pain ranges from mild discomfort to debilitating.
Primary dysmenorrhea has no underlying condition; secondary dysmenorrhea results from disorders like endometriosis or fibroids.
She missed work due to severe dysmenorrhea.
Involuntary muscle tightening
- spasmsSudden involuntary muscle contractions
- contractionsShortened word forms
- achePersistent dull discomfort
- throbbingRhythmic painful pulsing
pain · bloating · nausea · fatigue · backache · headache · diarrhea · dizziness
Lipid-derived signaling compounds
- uterineOf the womb
- contractionsShortened word forms
- endometriumInner uterine membrane
- sheddingLosing outer covering
inflammation · ischemia · cycle · ovulation · hormonal · estrogen · progesterone · luteal
Displaced uterine tissue condition
- fibroidsBenign uterine tumors
- PIDRunning task's identifier
- cystsFluid-filled body sacs
- polypsFixed aquatic invertebrates
adhesions · stenosis · structural · pathological · underlying · progressive · worsening · laparoscopy
Over-the-counter pain class
- ibuprofenAnti-inflammatory pain reliever
- naproxenAnti-inflammatory analgesic drug
- analgesicsDrugs that reduce pain
- contraceptivesPregnancy prevention measures
antispasmodics · hormonal · exercise · acupuncture · TENS · magnesium · ginger · turmeric
Female reproductive medicine physician
- diagnosisIdentification of illness
- examinationMethodical assessment or review
- PMSPre-period symptom cluster
- chronicPersisting over time
recurrent · severity · assessment · history · referral · specialist · reproductive · gynecology
Person in puberty
- pubertySexual development stage
- teenagerPerson aged thirteen-nineteen
- youngNot yet mature
- functionalAble to operate correctly
uncomplicated · onset · ovulatory · cyclical · self-limiting
cramps
Involuntary muscle tightening
- spasmsSudden involuntary muscle contractions
- contractionsShortened word forms
- achePersistent dull discomfort
throbbing · pain · bloating · nausea · fatigue · backache · headache · diarrhea · dizziness · discomfort
prostaglandins
Lipid-derived signaling compounds
- uterineOf the womb
- contractionsShortened word forms
- endometriumInner uterine membrane
shedding · inflammation · ischemia · cycle · ovulation · hormonal · estrogen · progesterone · luteal · follicular
endometriosis
Displaced uterine tissue condition
polyps · adhesions · stenosis · structural · pathological · underlying · progressive · worsening · laparoscopy · ultrasound
NSAIDs
Over-the-counter pain class
- ibuprofenAnti-inflammatory pain reliever
- naproxenAnti-inflammatory analgesic drug
- analgesicsDrugs that reduce pain
contraceptives · antispasmodics · hormonal · exercise · acupuncture · TENS · magnesium · ginger · turmeric · chamomile
gynecologist
Female reproductive medicine physician
- diagnosisIdentification of illness
- examinationMethodical assessment or review
- PMSPre-period symptom cluster
chronic · recurrent · severity · assessment · history · referral · specialist · reproductive · gynecology
adolescent
Person in puberty
functional · uncomplicated · onset · ovulatory · cyclical · self-limiting